Gresham, Eifert have delivered as expected

6:16 PM,
Oct. 27, 2013

For the season, Jermaine Gresham is second on the team in catches (28) and receiving yards (274).

Written by

Joe Reedy

When Tyler Eifert got his first NFL touchdown last week, the happiest guy in Ford Field wasn't Eifert. It was Jermaine Gresham.

"I know the work that goes into it and was very excited for him. It was about time the group got one," Gresham said.

As the Bengals' regular season reaches the midpoint, Gresham and Eifert have done what many hoped - formed one of the top tight end duos in the league. Going into Sunday's game at Paul Brown Stadium against the Jets, the Bengals are tied for the league lead in receptions by tight ends with 50 and tied for fourth in receiving yards at 544. ...